02335cam a22003133u 4500 44188 UtSlPG 20260610134020.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 T Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946 Boys' second book of inventions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-15 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Boys' Second Book of Inventions" by Ray Stannard Baker is a non-fiction work written in the early 20th century." The book explores a variety of groundbreaking inventions and scientific discoveries, appealing particularly to a young audience curious about innovations and the marvels of science and technology. Topics covered include the wonders and dangers of radium, advancements in aviation with steerable balloons, and the invention of devices that measure earthquakes, illustrating how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary feats through invention and experimentation. "The beginning of the book introduces the miraculous properties of radium, a substance discovered by scientists Pierre and Marie Curie." This chapter highlights radium's extraordinary ability to emit heat and light without losing mass, emphasizing its potential applications and the dangers it poses due to its radioactive nature. It describes the fascination surrounding its discovery, including its glowing properties in darkness and its medical uses. Overall, the opening serves as a thrilling invitation into the world of scientific inquiry and invention, setting the stage for the innovations that will be discussed in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Technology -- Juvenile literature Inventions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44188 85027 85027